Expert Testimony on the Psychology of Eyewitness Identification
Expert Testimony on the Psychology of Eyewitness Identification
Brian L. Cutler · first published 2009 · ISBN 9780195331974
Cutler synthesizes decades of research on how witnesses identify people (or misidentify them) in lineups, photo spreads, and courtroom confrontations. He addresses how confidence relates to accuracy, why people make mistakes, and what procedures reduce false identifications. Includes guidance for expert testimony on this specific topic.
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Eyewitness misidentification is one of the leading causes of wrongful conviction. As a forensic psychologist, you will likely testify about this or review cases involving identification errors. Cutler gives you the research framework and the testimony language.